CSO Latino Alliance Newsletter
June 2023
A note from Latino Alliance Advisory Board member Melynna Hakim Arreola-Quiroga
As a college student pursuing my undergraduate degree in Accountancy, Finance and Philosophy, it would be a shame to not complement my academic studies with the wealth of fine arts in Chicago. Just a four minute walk from DePaul University, the CSO is the most beautiful gem in the city. I hope to share the CSO’s beauty with other young professionals in Chicago. People from all across the city from walks of life come to the CSO, but one thing is for sure: the timeless classical music pieces are entrancing. My mom instilled a love for classical music that I hope to share with Chicago through education and outreach. The generational tradition of appreciating classical music in the Latino Alliance affects future generations. Together, we can make the phrase “Cuando era joven, asistía a conciertos de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Chicago” a tradition for Latino families.
Melynna Hakim Arreola-Quiroga
A Night for Celebration
On June 15, the African American Network and Latino Alliance held A Night for Celebration following the performance of Muti, Pokorny and Schubert 9. Thank you to those who attended; we hope you enjoyed the postconcert celebration, and we can't wait to see you again!
Read the recap article on Experience CSO and view the event photos on our Facebook page.
At A Night for Celebration, Muti implores ‘stay close to this great orchestra’
Special offer for Latino Alliance members!
Don't miss the grand finale of the 2022/23 Season! Use promo code BEETHOVEN to save 25% on tickets for Muti Conducts Beethoven Missa solemnis, June 23-25. Pricing will be adjusted after adding the seats to your order.
Maestro Riccardo Muti, in his final Symphony Center performances as Zell Music Director, conducts Beethoven’s Missa solemnis, an impassioned meditation on faith and doubt, spanning moments of ecstasy and angst, soaring beauty and near-operatic theatricality. Join us for this historic moment and celebration of Muti's incredible tenure.
June 23-25 | Orchestra Hall
Muti Conducts Beethoven Missa solemnis
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2022/23 Nuestras Noches survey
Next week, we will send a survey to gather your thoughts to assist the Latino Alliance Advisory Board in planning activities for the upcoming season. Keep an eye on your inbox — we would love to hear your feedback!
Civic musicians perform an all-Venezuelan program
Civic musicians (left to right): Nelson Mendoza, Lina Yamin, Katarina Ignatovich, Ómkara Gil, Pedro Méndez, Ben Foerster
On Friday, June 16, Civic Fellow Nelson Mendoza culminated his independent project with a stunning concert of music by Venezuelan composers in Buntrock Hall. Through this project, Nelson highlighted the challenges his home nation faces, as well as the stories of him and his friends who migrated to the US to pursue their musical careers.
Concert for Chicago
Don’t forget to join us in Millennium Park on June 27 for the free Concert for Chicago! Enjoy performances of the heartfelt Andante moderato, written by longtime Chicago resident Florence Price, and Tchaikovsky’s exhilarating Fifth Symphony as the CSO closes the 2022/23 Season in style.
June 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Concert for Chicago
Celebrate Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti’s remarkable tenure with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at this free concert in Millennium Park.
Early arrival is recommended as the venue may reach capacity.
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